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Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, stated during his visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 13th that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to accelerate judicial reform, complete key appointments, and implement reform agendas in order to effectively promote its process of joining the European Union. Costa said during a joint press conference with members of the Bosnian Presidency that approving and amending two laws in Bosnia and Herzegovina, appointing a chief negotiator for accession talks, and passing reform agendas are important components of the 14 priority issues proposed by the European Commission. "Bosnia and Herzegovina is the only country in the region that has not yet benefited from the EU enlargement plan," Costa said. He also emphasized that Bosnia and Herzegovina should seize the opportunity as the Western Balkans region accelerates its integration process into the European Union, otherwise it will pay the price for missing out on development opportunities. ivinovi, the rotating chair of the Bosnian Presidency, stated during the press conference that Bosnia and Herzegovina faces many complex challenges and the EU should have a deeper understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina's current situation, respect its national institutions' normal operation, and avoid external interference. (Xinhua News Agency)